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Old Apr 14, 2025 | 06:39 PM
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Originally Posted by HeyYou
Unplugging the derm *should* leave the lights off.... I think. Easy experiment though. Give it a shot, see what happens. The derm is under the little SRS cover on the tunnel, right under the center of the dash. Leaving the battery disconnected for 15 minutes should be more than adequate to the task, but, I tend to agree with ya, better safe than sorry.
I'll try that , thanks
Mine is NOT attached to teh cover, thank god
 
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Old Apr 14, 2025 | 10:45 PM
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Question - what does DERM mean? Seems to be an acronym for something?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2025 | 09:45 AM
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Digital Energy Reserve Module. It's what fires the airbag in the event of a collision.... and the battery doesn't survive.
 
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